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Salah (prayer): Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies exam question on 2D Salah (prayer), 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(a)

    June 2025 · AS Component 1B

    25 marks2D Salah (prayer)
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    June 2025 AS Component 1B, question 4(a): Explain the nature and purpose of regular daily prayers in Islam.

  2. Q4(b)

    June 2025 · AS Component 1B

    25 marks2D Salah (prayer)
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    June 2025 AS Component 1B, question 4(b): ‘Prayer is much more than a ritual for Muslims.’ Evaluate this view.

  3. Q4(a)

    June 2024 · AS Component 1B

    25 marks2D Salah (prayer)
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    June 2024 AS Component 1B, question 4(a): Explain how Jummah prayers influence the Ummah (Muslim community).

  4. Q4(b)

    June 2024 · AS Component 1B

    25 marks2D Salah (prayer)
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    June 2024 AS Component 1B, question 4(b): ‘Daily salah (prayer) is more important than Jummah in the lives of Muslims.’ Evaluate this view.

  5. Q3(a)

    June 2022 · AS Component 1B

    25 marks2D Salah (prayer)
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    June 2022 AS Component 1B, question 3(a): Outline the nature and purpose of three different types of prayer in Islam.

  6. Q3(b)

    June 2022 · AS Component 1B

    25 marks2D Salah (prayer)
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    June 2022 AS Component 1B, question 3(b): ‘Prayer is nothing more than a ritualistic act of piety.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Islam.

  7. Q2(a)

    Autumn 2021 · Component 1B

    20 marks2D Salah (prayer)
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    Autumn 2021 Component 1B, question 2(a): Explain the nature and purpose of different types of prayer in Islam. 0 2

  8. Q2(b)

    Autumn 2021 · Component 1B

    30 marks2D Salah (prayer)
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    Autumn 2021 Component 1B, question 2(b): ‘The true value of prayer is simply as an act of ritual piety.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Islam. 3

  9. Q3(a)

    Autumn 2020 · AS Component 1B

    25 marks2D Salah (prayer)
    The whole paper ↗
    Autumn 2020 AS Component 1B, question 3(a): Explain the significance of making niyat (intention) and performing wudu in preparation for prayers in Islam.

  10. Q3(b)

    Autumn 2020 · AS Component 1B

    25 marks2D Salah (prayer)
    The whole paper ↗
    Autumn 2020 AS Component 1B, question 3(b): ‘For Muslims, no prayers are ever more important than Jummah prayers.’ Evaluate this view.

  11. Q3(a)

    June 2019 · Component 1B

    20 marks2D Salah (prayer)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 Component 1B, question 3(a): Examine the role and importance of Jummah prayers. 0 3

  12. Q3(b)

    June 2019 · Component 1B

    30 marks2D Salah (prayer)
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2019 Component 1B, question 3(b): ‘Personal prayers are of more value to a Muslim than attending Jummah prayers.’ Evaluate this view.
All 12 questions on Salah (prayer), as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Component 1B, Q4(a) (25 marks): Explain the nature and purpose of regular daily prayers in Islam.
  2. June 2025, AS Component 1B, Q4(b) (25 marks): ‘Prayer is much more than a ritual for Muslims.’ Evaluate this view.
  3. June 2024, AS Component 1B, Q4(a) (25 marks): Explain how Jummah prayers influence the Ummah (Muslim community).
  4. June 2024, AS Component 1B, Q4(b) (25 marks): ‘Daily salah (prayer) is more important than Jummah in the lives of Muslims.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. June 2022, AS Component 1B, Q3(a) (25 marks): Outline the nature and purpose of three different types of prayer in Islam.
  6. June 2022, AS Component 1B, Q3(b) (25 marks): ‘Prayer is nothing more than a ritualistic act of piety.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Islam.
  7. Autumn 2021, Component 1B, Q2(a) (20 marks): Explain the nature and purpose of different types of prayer in Islam. 0 2
  8. Autumn 2021, Component 1B, Q2(b) (30 marks): ‘The true value of prayer is simply as an act of ritual piety.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Islam. 3
  9. Autumn 2020, AS Component 1B, Q3(a) (25 marks): Explain the significance of making niyat (intention) and performing wudu in preparation for prayers in Islam.
  10. Autumn 2020, AS Component 1B, Q3(b) (25 marks): ‘For Muslims, no prayers are ever more important than Jummah prayers.’ Evaluate this view.
  11. June 2019, Component 1B, Q3(a) (20 marks): Examine the role and importance of Jummah prayers. 0 3
  12. June 2019, Component 1B, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘Personal prayers are of more value to a Muslim than attending Jummah prayers.’ Evaluate this view.

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